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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

I
a man named Smith Was brought to
the city and lodged in Jail Yesterday.
charged with setting fire to dwelling
in Fairview township.
Rev. Father White, Of the Catholic
church, will hold relgic Us services at his
residence on Bailey street during the
winter, instead Of at thc CHURCH.
The East Tennessee and Virginia rail-
road have ordered the issue of tickets at
one fare for the holidays. This is in IA
vor of many TcnEesseans living i'll this
section.
The bad weather did not come yestcr-
dav, which was fair, growing cod
towards evening. A cold wave is report
ed coming. and we may expect sharp
Christmas breezes.
Our friend DR.. Joe Drank, Of Marshsil,
has Just returned home from Tennessee
whittier ho recently went on mstrimony
bent He returns with his fair young
bride. Both have our congratulations
A good deal Of money changed hands
yesterday, Christmas purchases being
quite extensive. Evcry body is kindly re-
1iTrrr7 herring every sssiy else, except Ur,.
very corsiae' able number who have +.
take ii out in remembering.
DR.. :. f. Arlington left yesterday for
Wilmington where he will spend the
HOLIDAYS with his family His Office
here will be closed until his return. DR..
Arlington viii not bring his family to
~, +1,,,
He will then be fixed here.
We again request ali parties having
accounts against US to send them in. W.
wish to and must settle up the business
ofthe firm Of Furman, Stone & Cam, -on
of course we need not remind anyone
owing us 10 call aDd settle. We s1r;l ly
have said enough on this point to satisfy
all of the necessity for this.
We ask all our Republican friends, and
Democrats as W II, to spend 4 part Of
their Christmas holidays carefully read
ing and digesting the MESSAGE OF the
| President of the United States All
ought to read and study that d ,cument
as patriotic American citizens and not as
,artisans. And all ought to celebrate the
New ear by q EiIIeu eLHoisGultAt Vi
it, so far is it goes.
Among the writers for the early num-
bers of thu Forum in 1858 will be Prof
John Tyndall, Of England; Justice Samuel
F. Miller, of the United S.ates I,uI rene
ourt; Prof Emile de Lavelye. of Bel
GUM; Judge Pitman, of Mass Canon
WIlberforGe, Of England; Prof John
Stuart Blackie. of ScotsnG; andrew d.
White, exMinister to German; DR.
Henry Naudslev, of England; William
Crookes, the English chemist; Prof
Edward A. Freeman, the English hist +.
ian; W. II MaIlock, the author Of rs Life
| Worth Living -; Prot. q. J. Romanrs
of Scotland; WiIkie Collins, the English
novelist; Senators Dawes and Iullom and
Edward Everett Hale.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS IN THE
AsHEvILLE PosT OFFICE FOR WEEK END.
ING DEC. 18th, 1887.

LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS IN TIE
AsHEvILLE Posi- OFFICE FOR WEEK END
ING DEo. 18th, 1887.
MALES.
N-Bayess, Alexander.
c harrington John.
E-Emmsnds. Thomas.
H-Hancock, & A; Hunt, Joe.
I-Ingee, ) B; In&te, James +.
J-Jemmison, Wm; Johnson, f;
johnson, Paul; Johnson, viii
K-Kiug. Kelly.
LEAK. MORAN; Littlefeii, James;
Long, Lee
M-NcCarjeb, ,..'srcy; ,5cLerno-e, Cot
umbus; Mcclellan, 9 L ID; Nc: ormick,
George; Mcintyre, } NJ; Mec&,it!I, Berry;
Miller, y a; Morrison, James,
P-Pareil. Monte; Pa,irrs, T; Perry,
S F; ooe, " U (2l.
S-Stepp, Jack; Stally, \ =; SterHes,
Sam \; Stansi!! * RNoads; Slaughter,
Capt y NJ L; Sample, Jesse.
T-Tathem. Purid: TramsGa, Z; Tune,
" G.
W-Wardsupe, a !; Wayne. William;
Walker, J a; Will;e, Ovens; viii iamt
AL
Y-Young, J II: Young, jam~s
L-LSaSuT, q W.
FEMALES.
B-Barbat. Miss Octavia %; BralhaEn
Lucy.
C-Carter, Mrs NJ c.
F-Fuenwider, Mrs Jane.
Ingram, Miss Annie.
J-Jones, Mrs Isabella y; Johnson
Mrs Nary E J; johnson, Mrs II {; Jones
Mrs = A; James, Mrs Jennie.
M-Mauny, Flora; Miller, Miss Rare
Moss, Miss Sis.
W-Wil<on. Mrs Regina; Wilson
Miss Hattie; White, Miss Eliza.
N--Neel, Miss Emma; Northrop, Mrs
P-Penland, Mrs Althsa.
S-Sunlier, Miss Lille.
T-Thompson. Mrs Anna.
W-'selch, Miss Fannie.
! Parties calling for the above will pleas
say advertised" and give date of adver
tisement. Under a recent order from
the department, one cent must be pal,
for each advertised letter when delivered
W. T. WEAVER, P. NJ.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
PLEASE NOTICE !

All accounts on our books fol
subscription and advertising are
being and will continue to be pre-
sented. The business of the firm
mast be settled at once.
All job work absolutely cash on
delivery. No lelay. This is i'm
perative and necessary. We hope
no one will have Job work done un-
less they will pay tor it, IN cash, i'm
mediateIy upon completion of the
work.
We trust these notices will be
sufficient.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
THE EXPRESS OFFICE

TIE LAPKESS UFFICE
We are requested to say, will 30 open
on Sunday-Christma day-and all
perishabie goods will be delivered at
once, and as much else as possibls. THIS
is kindly and thoughtful, and creditable
to the excellent agent Mr.. Z. Weddin.
Mr.. r +. Hill, city delivery clerk is al
ways cheerful, prompt and accurate and
aids greatly to the popularity of the
institution. The business Of the Express
IS large Cne here, and now shows a
great increase oyer any previous year.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
The CLYDE REGISTER.

The first number Of the shove journal,
published weekly at the growing town OF
Clyde, in the beautiful VALLEY Of the Pig
con, in the democratic COUNTY Of Hav-
wood, and edited by MIR. J. Wiley Shook,
sioner. It is a neatly printed paper,
republican recklessness AZ to assertion.
UsefU,nesg us % outside of its its DC ooitics The The
latter feature smells badly. Personally
and journalistically we wish our friend
success. We are not afraid that its bad
politics will take root amongs Intelligent
a people as those of Haywood.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
RETURNED.

Rev. w. S. PIumer Bryan and
bride returned home last evening
from their extended bridal tour
through the northern States. Not
only his congregation, but his friends
in the city welcome him and his
bride. A reception will be rendered
the popular pastor and his wife this
evening by the congregation, at the
residence of Mr.. T. 1. VanGilder on
College street. Mr. B. says he has
greetly enjoyed his trip throughout,
but that he is sincerely grati6ed to
get back home, and with his people.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
The verdict Unanimous.

W. ,. suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testities: 81 can recommend Electric
0itters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given reliefin every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of Rheumatism of 10 years standing"
Abraham Hare, druggist. Bellville, Ohio,
ave ever banded e9Si in Sen g TssEs
perience, is Electric Bitters." Thousands
Of others have added their testimony, so
that the verdict is unanimous that Elec-
tric Bitters do cure all diseases of the
Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only a half
dollar bottle at Il. H. Lyons drug store
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
OTHER TELEGRAPHIC NEWS ON
FOURTH PAGE,
Riot in Tennessee.


TI'y tUICBI rpm 10 IaW AHHUVIIIU OILINDN.I
GLEN MARY, Dec. pa big riot
occurred here Tuesday night when
some colored and white Workmen
became involved in a quarrel folD
lowing pay day and too much in.
dulgence in drink. Over 200 shots
WIRE fired. One man and one boy
were killed and others injured.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
OPENING OF THE GRADED SCHOOLS.

The School COMMITTEES has almost
completed its work preparator. to open
ing the graded schools. Arrangements
have been made TO accommodate between
three hunhred and fifty and four hun
dred pupils in the school fol whites, and
about wo hun red in that for coIored
children.
The school for the whites will begin on
the 10th of January. 1t will be opened
on The 10th Of January, however, for the
examination and grading fpupi!s which
examination will continue to and include
the l3tn. rhe grading will be from
the lowest Is years old) upward. The
committee hope to take all children up
to and including the seventh grade,
which will complete arithmetic, gram
mar, U. 5. History, composition, dc, &r.
The colored department will begin
January 9th. The examinations for
grading will begin on the Sd.
Those who desire to get into the
schools should apply promptly.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
READY FOR THE r usH

This week. We hope to be able to
wait on all promptly and well. Each
department is in good working order nd
we have plenty of new goods. come in
since the opening. Don't wait till the
last of this week if it can be avoided, as
judging by the past there will ne a great
crowd then. See other notices in this
paper concerning LAWS, 81 and 50 South
Main street.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
FIGURING Mill Burned.
BY telegraph to tn. A.h.vills Citizsu. )

d! IU0gfIpH 70 tht Asn0VlII0 ClHzSR.J
HARRISBURG, Va, Dec. 22.-Fhe
large patent roller Touring mill with
a capacity of 200 barrels per day,
situated at this place, and belonging
to Glenn & Wenger, was totally de-
stroy~d by fire this morning, sup.
posed to be the work of an incendi-
ary. The less is thirty-fye thous-
and dollars. No insurance.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

North Carolina-Colder, generally
fair weather light to fresh variable
winds generally northerlv followed by
rising Temperature on Saturday.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
QUESTIONS OF THE DAY.

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY.
Do you want u handsome present,
go to kELLER's.
Do you want q useful present.
go to KELLER's.
Do you want durable present.
go to KELLEn's.
DO you want cheap present,
20 to kELLER's.
Do you want fine press Mt.
go to KELLER's.
You will get the full value of your
money there. whether you spend 5cts. or
$50. No. II Patton Avenue. dt25
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
| HANDSOME ESTEHTAIHMENr.

A HANDSOME ESTEET ETAINAIENT.
The entertainment rendered the To
bacco Association yesterday evening in
the shape Of an elegant diner, by Mr.
Turner. our popular restaurateur. was
one of the most elegant affairs of the
kind that ever occurred in AsE7eville
There were twenty odd plates, and the
dinner was served in the elegant private
parlUr of the popular cafe Maj. w. w.
Rollins, of the Farmers Warehouse, pre-
sided, and Mr. f. l. Holmes, secretary of
the Association, occupied tho n0xt seat
Of honor. The dinner WAC simIly su-
perb, served in Turner's most excellent
style. 1t consisted of all thu deiicacies
and Substantials Gf the season, of fthis and
other markets.
MIR. J. 4. Porter, sitter the more seri ous
matters had been dispose! of: offered
the following:
"Reso'ped, That the thanks Of the
AsheVille Tobacco Association be and
are hereby rendered to Mr.. Turner, for
the very elegant banquet served this
Association to day"
Unanimously adopted. after which ap-
propriate remsrks were made by Maj.
Rollins, President McCarty, and Mr.. j.
A. Porter.
The party fingered for some hours
around the festive boa'd, and finally ad-
journed with sincere feelings OF appreci-
alton of the very graceful and excellent
compliment of the DelmOnico Of Ashe-
Vile
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23


For full line of choice fancy grocer
les, of every variety, fruits and vegeta
bles, fresh nuts, fancy and plain candy,
leading brands of cigars, smoking and
chewing tobacco, the til est flour upon
the market, hay, mill feed, grain, wood
en-, willow and tin ware, at reasonable
prices. Call at l.. MUNDAY's.
dec IA dino 81 Patton Avenue.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

OPEN EVERY NIGHT Till IL O'CLOCK,
For the benefit of those who cannot do
their Christmas shopping during the day
we will keep our store open until II o.
clock every night until Christmas.
dot LANG's Jewelrv store.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

HOLIDAY NOTICE.
Pelham has the largest assortment,
most elegant designs, and cheapest Xmas
and New Year stock in the city, 4S South
Main street. div
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
CHRISTMAS FOR THE CLERKS.

The young men are, as rule, very
piC6sly inclined, and will go to chnrch
on Sunday, Christmas day, as usual. But
they go to observe the Sabbath, not
celebrate Christmas That they post
pone until Monday, which we hope hey
will be permitted to c., as if Christ
mas had come on =. ~ day This IS
just and reasonable expectation
Let Monday be holiday for all
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
w C KELLER

w. C. KELLER
Carries the largest and best see, ted
stock of China, Crockery, Glassware and
Lamps, and guarantees lowest prices, at
No. IL Patton Avenue. div
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
GooD THINGs.

GOOD Things.
Mr.. L. Munday has added to his
Christmas stock of luxuries full supply
ofIieinz's celebrated fruit iellies, oreserv-
es, mince meat, pickles, &c, ali excep-
tionally good, and well worth the atten.
ton of houseEeepers. No finer goods of
the kind have ever been offered here.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

fSThe CITIZEN. with latest AsSocia,
ted Press Dispatches will be found
| regularly at all hotels and news-stands
in the citv. When the supply may he
exhausted ct those places, call at the
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

Removes Constipation, prevents Malaria,
cures Dyspepsia, and gives new life to
the system. Only one for a dose. Free
samples at H. H. Lyons drug store.
ap Is d&W1w
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

,ALl,LUkY--ArrIves SOS p no leaves IoF @oT-
riStow / n 5:lS =. m
TEN.FssEE Arrives ct y IS D NJ, Grd leaves at
1888 !, n. Arrives al goo p. H., end leaves tor
SyGrtaahurg t $40 =. m.
SPART.NBURG- Arrives St . a. : leaves for
NCrristovn at G:fOa II. Freight accommodation
leaves AShcy!Ge at $40 ?. m and arrives ct 300
WAYxEsr1LLE-Leaves As,,cyille at 500 a. in,
and arrives at l50 p. IN
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
Daniel Manhing9.D D1ing..

By Telegraph to the AGhOviliS Citlzsn.i
ALBANY, :930 p. IN. Dec. 22.-Mr.
Manning is gradually sinking, His
death may be expected at any mo-
ment
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

Cooking Brandies, at the White Mans
Bar, down stairs, South Main ct. dt1jan
The lovers of pure corn whiskey can
find no better than at Bob Jones. the
lest wines and liquors can also be found
there.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

DR. PiercS's "Pleaeant PurgAtive Pei
let's" cleanse and purify the blood and
relieve the digestive organs. d&w1w
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
Don't NEGLECT

DON'T NEGLECT
10 consider yeur interest and attend
the auction of China, Crockery and Glass
ware at DeVault's old stand in McI.oud
building to day at 10 o'clock.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
PATENT ROLLER FLOUR
ING MILL BURNED IN
VIRGINIA..
Daniel Manning. late Secre-
tarY OF the Treasury, Dying
at Albany.
FROM ALI PARTS OF THE
WORLD.
Death Of a Congressman =.
by telegraph to the Auhsvills Cit

by telegraph to ths AUhsVills Citizsa.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Repre-
sentative Seth G. Moffatt died at
seven o'clock this morning st the
Providence Hospital.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

Home PHYSICIANS
Recommend the Whistles sid Wines
at the White Mans Ear, for medicinal
purposes, downstairs. South Main street.
dtIjan
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
HOME TREATMENT,

Ne manufacture the Compound Oxygen. and
6hip i, to all parts of the country, even to the
PGcif Coast. We send apparatus and chemicals
olast two months for Sl2. This is valuable
lsthe Office treatment
The wonderful curative results obtained with
nistreatment is astonishing even to us.
\ lou 1UiSh to learn of this treatment and our
cce IS in the cure Of Chronic Discusses tCrite or cali
Or Wsrated book explaining treatment free.
DRS. HARGAN d GATCEELL,
X Ean Street, AsheVille, n. c
Ju,. S-dRwn
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
GREAT BARGAINS !

QUITE number of Shoes to be sold at re-
" duction OF irou 25 TO so cts On the pair.
$50 Shoes for 500.
200 shoes for 81 rs.
2 so Boots for $500.
A large lot of gents and ladies Slippers at cost
Brides at 20 pr cent. under usual prices Trunks
and Club Bags and many other goods at usual
low pric
Come and see for yourself, and save money. 1
will not he undersold.
j. NJ. Alexander,
de d&WtApl9 North Pubic Square.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

When you get tired OF looking at the
many ordinary holiday goods being ex-
hibited, 20 to Pelham's drug store ind
see his line of Pearl, Ivory, Zylonite,
Celluloid and Haret Rubber novelties,
4S S. Main street. div
Farmers Cremorne Cabinet WhiskeY
for sale ONLY at the White Mans Bar,
down stairs, South Main street. dtljan
F lie Havana cigars by the box at fac.
tory prices, at the Bonanza" 43 s. Main
street. dt2o
The ''Gran Grozo," Spanish made 10
cent cigal sold at 5ceach at the Bona 1za.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

CHRISTMAS MEATS.
McIntire has on hand for Christmas
Bears.
l Venslon.
100 Turkeys.
30 Dressed Chickens.
10 Large Hogs.
II Dressed Pigs.
Fat Veal.
3 Fat BeeYes.
Call early and get some OF these choice
meats dt25
Cut RATES on CIGARS
BY the box, for the Holidays, only at
the White Mans ,iar, down stairs, South
Main street. dtljan
Culgates and Rickseeker's exquisite
line of cd baskets, at Pelham's Phar-
macy, is South Main street. div
Wraps from cheapest nice Jacket 10
real Seal Plush, la.ge stock,
at WH1rLocK's.
Pure Irish and Scotch Whlskies for
the Holidays at the White Mans Bar,
down stairs, South Main street. dtljan
LARGE AND VERY ATTRACTIVE LOT OF
GOODS SUITABLE FOR USEFUL CHRISTMAS
GIFTS. II. REDWOOD & Co.
Brush Cases or Toilet Sets in Celluloid,
Amber, BurnC'' ivory, etc and many otl er
designs at Pelham's Pharmacy, 4S South
Main street. div
The only thing you can get free at the
White Mans Bar is wooden tooth pick,
and eood cigar for nickel.
sept s dtf
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
LATER.

1920 4. M. Mr.. Manning contin.
ue5 to sink slowly, and may sur
Yive until this afternoon, but hardly
until night. He is conscious when
aroused, but for most of the time
appears to be in a browse. His
family are at his bedside awaiting
the inevitable end.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
PrRE GERMAN RlTrERs.

This splendid tonic, sure, steady and
faithful iemedy for all nervous debility,
for sale at Jones Pioneer Bar-strictly
for medical purposes.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

Wh~n all so-called remedies fail, DR.
Sage's Cat8rr Remedy dnverfaiis.
dNWlM
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

Whisk holders and brooms in Cellu-
loid and Plush, at Pelham's Pharmacy,
49 s. Main street. div
Large and varied stock Of WOolen and
MerinO underwear for Ladies, Misses
and Gentlemen. at WHITLoCK's.
A LARGE AND VERY ATTRACTIVE LOT OF
GOODS SUITABLE FOR USEFUL CHRISTMAS
GIFTS. e. REDwoop & Co.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
COLoG=E BOTTLES

COLoG=E BOTTLES
The finest stock and design, many i'm
ported bottles OF rare cut and value, at
Pel1am's Pharmacy, As 5 Main St div
Yet CAN GET
Cd and new Corn Whiskey by the
jug or keg at Wholesale prices at the
= Bonanza
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

YoT CAN GET
Fine old rye, pure wines and brandies
for the holidays at Nex York prices at
the "BonanZa"
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
LATEST.

4:3O p. m.-The doctor has Just
lett Mr.. Manning, and says he is
surprised at his symptoms. He
may live until morning.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

Let the clerks have their holiday on
Monday.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

N5aa q5t.Y' job Work of GH kinds to tie
citizen Office, If yolt acoat Il done 'aectly,
ripnnIg anf riik dispatch.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23
The STAR OF BETHLEHEM

THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM.
Venus, the bright morning star is
travelling at present through the heavens
on borrowed honors, and receiving the
worship intended for the long expected
Star OF bethlehem The holy aesocia-
ticnG connected with that star, and the
eager desire to see that Star in the East"
which led on the Wise Men, and rested
over the birth place of the infant Jesus
quickens expectation at the time when
the anniversary of tho nativity is at
hand. But the star has not appeared.
Credulous beliefhas elevated the splendid
planet Venus to reverent honor not
properly belonging to it.
The astronomical editor OF the PrOvi-
deHCa, r. l., Journal, a recognized au-
thGrlty, says: The Star of Bethlehem
is q myth, and has only been seen by the
imaaination of tie observer. The star
referred to in tie extract you enclose is
the planet Venus. The bright star that
suddenly blazed forth in 1872 in the
constellation Cassiopea 8 sometimes call
ed the Star of Bethlehem. If it be q
variable star with period of about 309
yca's it il now due and may burst forth
al any time. If it makes its appearance
LbIAOLiStF " lih HhiChir al IIOIHCc IGS
coming and give daily reports of its size
and radiance. No star in the armament
would b9 more eagerly welcomed than
this louE-eXpected star"
The EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
The examining committee appointed
by the Legislature to examine the books
and accounts of the State Treasurer and
Auditor commenced their work on
Thursday of last week, and late veStar-
d@v atternoon completed thorough
examination Of the Treakurer's books.
Senator Il. b. Adams, chairman OF the
committee. reports that everything in the
office in the way of books and accounts
| we're found in perfect order and accurate
to a cent. The rerOIt Of the committee
which will be made to-day, will show
that at the close OF the fiscal year ending
| NoYember so, 1856, there was in the
treasury balance on account of eduCa.
tiOn&l fund of $29,2233S; Of public fund
$l72, 52706. During the year ending
November so, 1887, there was ret eived
on account fedncational fund Sc .920 4S
on account of public fund $S50,l7 20
making the total funds of the State fol
the year ending November 80, 1887
81 ,052 G4S 81. Of this fund there was s.
bursed during the past year on account
OF educational fund S. 524 21; Cd account
Of public fund $S85,3S9 IS, making the
total disbursements for the year $500,
9l2 %, and leaving total balance in the
! Treasury on account of educational anC
public fund on November 80, 1887, O.
Sl6l 734 IS. The Treasurer has advanced
$4,000 to the penitentiarv from TIE
present years appropriation % tina
institution -N7cs Observer.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

>,~-v.3 nt,.s Departure Of ynsarF1Eer
Tra;HS.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

Our Carriers will deliver the paper ev-
cry Morning in every part of the city to
our subscribers, and parties wanting it
will please call at the CITIZEN Office.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

Rev. Father White, Of the Catholic
church, will hold religiC us services at his
residence on Bailey street during the
winter, instead Of at thc church.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-23

a men named Smith Was brought to
the city and lodged in Jail Yesterday.
charged with setting fire to dwelling
in Fairvicw township.